Description
Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, conduct research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes. Psychologists help clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of psychological, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. They work in private practice or in clinics, correctional facilities, hospitals, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centres, community service organizations, businesses, schools and universities, and in government and private research agencies.
Job Titles
- Clinical psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Psychological associate
- Psychologist
- Registered psychologist
- Research psychologist
- School psychologist
Main Duties
- Examine and assess behaviour, diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients and provide therapy
- Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
- Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment, and offer mediation services
- Use standard psychological tests for assessment
- Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation
- Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes such as learning, language development, memory and perception to develop treatment programs
- Formulate hypotheses and experimental designs, review literature, conduct studies and publish research papers, educational texts and articles
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Provide consultation services to government and other organizations
- Conduct applied psychology and/or experimental research.
Workplaces
- Businesses
- Clinics
- Community service organizations
- Correctional facilities
- Government agencies
- Hospitals
- Mental health facilities
- Private practice
- Private research agencies
- Rehabilitation centres
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Problem Identification
- Verbal Ability
- Written Comprehension
Personal Attributes
- Analytical Thinking
- Concern for Others
- Independence
- Service Orientation
- Active Learning
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Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be very good for Psychologists (NOC 31200) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Psychologists in PEI typically work for either the provincial government, most often for the Departments of Health and Wellness or Education and Lifelong Learning, or in private practice. Currently, demand in both the public and private sector is outpacing the supply of available psychologists, creating long wait times for public access. Limited space availability in appropriate graduate programs and in required post-graduation work placements likely means that demand for additional psychologists will remain strong for the foreseeable future.
Here are some key facts about Psychologists in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Psychologists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 67%
- Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 26%
- Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 7%
- 80% of psychologists work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 51 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 50% of psychologists are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 40% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 60% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: n/a
- bachelor’s degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 92% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $33.00 | $49.50 | $68.68 |
Training
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